The Vermont Council on World Affairs honored Bill Stenger and the Jay Peak Development Team for their work in"Bringing the world to Vermont and Vermont to the world."They received the honor at the sixth annual Vermont international dinner June 26 at St Michael's College.
Bill Stenger, Partner at Jay Peak and Burke Mountain Hotel and Conference Center and the entire development team at Jay Peak had been chosen as this year's honorees for their work helping to attract foreign visitors and foreign investment to our state. Bill and his team have traveled the globe promoting Vermont as a premier four-season resort destination and have contributed to the economic vitality and global awareness of Vermont.
The team at Jay Peak have been strong supporters of the work of the Vermont Council on World Affairs and have partnered with the Council to help build global awareness through educational programs and the Council's International Visitors Program.
"As a leading 'citizen diplomat' Bill and his team have welcomed VCWA visitor groups at the resort and have built goodwill for Vermont and its recreational opportunities worldwide," said Eric Hanson, Co-Chair of the Vermont Council on World Affairs. "VCWA shares Bill's commitment to strengthening ties between Vermont and markets throughout the world through education, recreation and a strong network of concerned citizens who believe that the future of Vermont depends on an educated and globally-aware citizenry. We congratulate Bill and his team on being our 2014 honorees."
ABOUT VCWA
U.S. Senator Warren R. Austin and a group of other distinguished Vermonters founded the Vermont Council on World Affairs (VCWA) in 1952. For more than 60 years, the VCWA has worked to promote awareness and understanding of world affairs through education and engagement.